Further to Mary’s representations to An Post regarding the Phibsborough Post Office, Mary has been informed by An Post that the Phibsborough office will become a Postmaster run office. Postmasters are independent small and medium-sized enterprises contracted by An Post to run Post Offices. An Post have told Mary that this change will not affect…
Double Welfare Payment
Over the course of this week, a Double Lump Sum Payment will be issued to the likes of our pensioners, carers, people with disabilities, lone parents and low income families. This will support 1.3 million people with the Cost of Living. The double payment will be paid on the same basis as the Christmas Bonus and…
Cabra DART
Following Mary’s request to the NTA that a new DART stop for Cabra be included in the DART+ South West project plans, Iarnród Éireann has appointed AtkinsRéalis to develop location options and designs for a possible stop at Cabra. AtkinsRéalis will now undertake feasibility and option selection studies for a possible new train station proposed at Cabra which…
Canal Bye Laws
Waterways Ireland has drafted revisions to the Byelaws governing the Grand & Royal Canals Navigation. Waterways Ireland’s intention is to make our waterways safer, protect those using waterways, blueways and greenways and continue to provide recreational experience. Any changes must be environmentally, economically and socially sustainable. A second phase of public consultation on Waterways Irelands…
Tax Changes
In Budget 2024, Fianna Fáil delivered a progressive which focused on investing in public services and easing the cost of living for individuals and families. This month, several tax changes came into effect that will put more money back into your pocket. Below are the changes and what it means for you: The following tax credits…
Dublin Central Housing
After a decade of undersupply, there are now 2,500 social and affordable homes under development at more than 50 sites across Dublin Central. We now have the best social housing output since the 1970’s. Housing for All is delivering and momentum is building. You can view a map of the developments across Dublin Central by clicking HERE.
Ballyboggan LAP
Dublin City Council are due to meet with landowners and stakeholers in the Dublin Industrial Estate in Glasnevin this month to get their input into the Ballyboggan Local Area Plan. The LAP will shape the mixed-use regeneration of this brownfield location. Dublin City Council undertook a pre draft consultation for the LAP from April 2023…
Gaza
The scenes in Gaza are inhumane and barbaric. We need an immediate and permanent ceasefire, release of hostages, unrestricted humanitarian aid and a two state solution. Israel must immediately and fully implement all provisional measures that have been ordered by the ICJ. The death and destruction must stop. You can watch Mary discussing Gaza on…
Honest2Goodness Market
The Honest2Goodnes market reopened in January. Following Mary’s representations, Dublin City Council’s Local Enterprise Office is providing market expertise to formulate a sustainable plan for the market to continue and thrive into the future. This is great news for the local community, traders and all who use the market.
Local and European Elections
Democracy is under attack across Europe. We need now, more than ever, strong, democratic and liberal voices in our Local Authorities and the European Parliament. Please support your committed and dedicated Fianna Fáil candidates in the Local and European Elections this June. In the local elections, your local Fianna Fáil candidates for Cabra-Glasnevin are Cllr…